Surf Forecasts:
Narragansett Town Beach surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SSW swell with 257 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Narragansett Town Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Narragansett Town Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Narragansett Town Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narragansett Town Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer at Narragansett Town Beach. Gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a tough watch. We're looking at a long, dry spell of poor conditions right through until late August.
The first decent sign doesn't show up until Monday the 24th. Through the rest of this week and next, it's just tiny, weak swell with wonky wind. The energy is barely registering – we're seeing combined energy values of just 10 to 54 (weak) for days on end, with hardly a wave over 1ft and short, weak periods. Thursday the 20th morning is glassy, but with only 1ft on offer, it's barely a ripple. For the whole stretch from the 18th to the 23rd, there's nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, Monday the 24th morning brings a flicker of hope. A clean, cross-offshore wind from the WSW is blowing, and we get a pulse of 4ft swell from the S. The combined energy jumps to 176 (moderate), so there's a bit of push behind it. The period is only 7 seconds, so it's windswell, but for a sheltered spot like this, it could offer a few fun, crumbly waves for the beginners. The water temp is about average for the time of year. Narragansett Town Beach is a beginner-friendly spot, and this is about as good as it's going to get for the next while. It's not a standout, just the best of a quiet period.
The following days, the 25th to the 29th, stay pretty ordinary. We get more 3ft to 4ft swell from the S and SSW, with combined energy sticking in the moderate range (79 to 192). The problem is the wind keeps switching around, mostly cross or cross-onshore, making conditions choppy and poor. A couple of mornings, like the 29th, clean up with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is small and weak. It's surfable but nothing to get excited about.
Honestly, for this stretch, the wind and chop are messy enough that if you're into kite surfing, the consistent onshore breeze and lumpy water might look more appealing than a paddle session. The surf just isn't consistent enough to recommend. It's a blank run, but that's pretty normal for this area in a quiet spell. Forecasts can change, but right now, keep your expectations low.
That's the story for Narragansett Town Beach. I'll see you on the beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 14 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 6 | S 12 | SE 6 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 38 | 51 | 52 | 35 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:10AM0.94m | 12:41PM1.05m | 00:59AM0.86m | 1:31PM1.00m | 1:51AM0.79m | 2:27PM0.95m | 2:49AM0.75m | 3:26PM0.93m | 3:51AM0.73m | 4:26PM0.93m | 4:52AM0.75m | 5:21PM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:42AM0.12m | 6:51PM0.22m | 6:17AM0.18m | 8:05PM0.27m | 7:01AM0.23m | 9:27PM0.30m | 8:01AM0.26m | 10:34PM0.29m | 9:47AM0.27m | 11:29PM0.26m | 11:00AM0.24m | 00:15AM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 7:42 | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | 38 | 51 | 52 | 35 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 3 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | SE 12 | SSE 11 | S 10 | — | S 6 | S 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 14 | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 6 | 12 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 4 | E 3 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 53 | 134 | 58 | 58 | 2504 | 164 | 284 | 644 | 134 | 379 | 446 | 274 | 100 | 128 | 54 |
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